Category: Macro

Recently after looking at some of the pictures that my friends have been taking using Raynox DCR250 , I decided to acquire one for my self and give it a shot! Since pictures speak a lot , I would share pictures of few spiders that I have taken with Raynox mounted on Tamaron 90mm Macro lens on Nikon D750.

What is Raynox DCR 250 ?

The Raynox DCR-250 is a conversion lens that attaches to an existing lens. It comes with a universal snap-on mount that will fit lenses in the 52mm to 67mm diameter range. With the DCR-250 you can have an instant macro lens when attached to your existing lens for a much cheaper price. You can also use it if you already have a Macro Lenses to get much closer to your subject, Like i did with my Tamaron 90mm

What the DCR-250 actually does is, it reduces the lens minimum focusing distance enabling you to get much closer to the subject enhancing the magnification power of your existing lens.

Setup :

Pictures :

heavy-bodied jumper

heavy-bodied jumper

The heavy-bodied jumper, (Hyllus semicupreus)

Chrysilla

Plexippus calcutaensis

Siler

Chrysillia

The heavy-bodied jumper, (Hyllus semicupreus)

The heavy-bodied jumper, (Hyllus semicupreus)

The heavy-bodied jumper, (Hyllus semicupreus)

The heavy-bodied jumper, (Hyllus semicupreus)

Menemerus bivittatus

Menemerus bivittatus

Chrysillia

Menemerus bivittatus

My Take on Raynox DCR 250 :

I was actually surprised with the result. The Raynox DCR-250 performs really well on my Tamaron 90mm ( Waiting for a step down rings to try it on my Sigma 180mm) . The DOF is very shallow and it needs some practice and it is not a easy lens to use, however with flash and macro rail the probability of getting good pictures is high ! At highest magnification and with my setup the lens gets really close to the subject , so I had use a flash with bounce diffuser to get some shots. Aperture needs to be closed to get some decent DOF ( F16 and above ) , but sometimes shallow DOF can also create magic!

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